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House of Commons · General Debate

Prorogation

29 April 2026 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Lindsay Hoyle Speaker Chorley

Parliamentary Procedure

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Lindsay Hoyle raised concerns about prorogation in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • The Commission raised concerns about proroguing the current Parliament.
  • The official statement indicated the Parliament would end on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
  • The present session, opened on 9 July 2024, is being concluded.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Lindsay Hoyle Speaker Chorley

The Commission was for proroguing the present Parliament, as read by the Leader of the House of Lords. The official statement indicated that this Parliament is being prorogued to Wednesday the 13th day of May in the Fourth Year of the Reign of His Majesty King Charles the Third, ending the First Session opened on 9 July 2024.

Other contributors (1)
  • Lindsay Hoyle Lab Chorley

    The Commission was for proroguing the present Parliament, as read by the Leader of the House of Lords. The official statement indicated that this Parliament is being prorogued to Wednesday the 13th day of May in the Fourth Year of the Reign of His Majesty King Charles the Third, ending the First Session opened on 9 July 2024.

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